Happenings.
What's up Orcas?!
This is your definitive guide to everything happening on island.
From community gatherings and celebrations to art exhibits, holiday festivities to live music and the performing arts, festivals and special events to farmers market news, self-care workshops and wellness retreats to local shopping promotions and food & drink specials, this page is your go-to source for discovering all the happenings.
Download our food & drink guide for current hours of operation, print out the weekly itinerary, explore detailed event descriptions below, or scroll to the calendar and list of annual events for a look ahead.
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The Event Calendar.
Monthly Weekly Daily List
Events for May
31st
Events for June
1st
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ukulele Kanikipila: Join the Musical Fun at Orcas Senior Center!
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
2nd
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
11:00 am
Move with Ease: Gentle Feldenkrais Classes with Andrea Preiss – Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
1:00 pm
Mindful Tranquility with Julia Summers: Weekly Meditation Sessions at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
3rd
Events for June
4th
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
5th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
6th
Events for June
7th
Events for June
8th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ukulele Kanikipila: Join the Musical Fun at Orcas Senior Center!
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
9th
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
11:00 am
Move with Ease: Gentle Feldenkrais Classes with Andrea Preiss – Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
1:00 pm
Mindful Tranquility with Julia Summers: Weekly Meditation Sessions at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
10th
5:00 pm
BACH & JACQUET Johann Sebastian Bach and Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre
Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church
Events for June
11th
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
12th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
13th
Events for June
14th
Events for June
15th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ukulele Kanikipila: Join the Musical Fun at Orcas Senior Center!
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
16th
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
11:00 am
Move with Ease: Gentle Feldenkrais Classes with Andrea Preiss – Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
1:00 pm
Mindful Tranquility with Julia Summers: Weekly Meditation Sessions at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
17th
Events for June
18th
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
19th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
20th
Events for June
21st
Events for June
22nd
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ukulele Kanikipila: Join the Musical Fun at Orcas Senior Center!
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
23rd
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
11:00 am
Move with Ease: Gentle Feldenkrais Classes with Andrea Preiss – Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
1:00 pm
Mindful Tranquility with Julia Summers: Weekly Meditation Sessions at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
24th
Events for June
25th
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
26th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
27th
Events for June
28th
Events for June
29th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ukulele Kanikipila: Join the Musical Fun at Orcas Senior Center!
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
30th
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
11:00 am
Move with Ease: Gentle Feldenkrais Classes with Andrea Preiss – Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
1:00 pm
Mindful Tranquility with Julia Summers: Weekly Meditation Sessions at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for July
1st
Events for July
2nd
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
Events for July
3rd
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for July
4th
Dive into the details...
June 2026
Summer Tennis Clinics and Tournaments
Join the Orcas Tennis Club for a weekend of high-level tennis clinics, liveball and lessons with visiting Pro Michail Pervolarakis, a former professional tennis player from Greece with career-high ATP rankings of 366 in singles and 157 in doubles. He competed professionally from 2018–2023 and has represented Greece in the Davis Cup and ATP Cup […]
2026 Garden Tour – Orcas Island Garden Club
Taking place June 27–28 from 11am-5pm, this year’s garden tour event will feature seven stunning gardens across the island. Each location offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore, learn, and connect with nature through thoughtful, land-conscious design and hands-on experiences. Guests can create beautiful floral bouquets in vibrant garden settings, discover medicinal and culinary […]
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary Dance meets Sundays from 10-11:15am, Tuesdays 10-11:15am, at the Orcas Center Dance Studio and Thursdays 5:15-6:45pm at Orcas Oddfellows. Drop-in classes are $20, or save with a 5- or 10-class pass for $15 per class. Passes can be purchased through the Parks & Rec website or in person at the office(30 Pea Patch Lane, […]
35+ Pick-up Basketball
Join other adult basketball players in pick-up basketball games on the full court in the gym. New and experienced players are invited to join a team. The gym opens at 4pm each Sunday, and play continues through 6pm. Indoor shoes are required. Balls and a first aid kit are provided. Pay $5 for a one-time […]
15+ Futsal
Drop-in 15+ Futsal, Wednesdays 7:30pm- 9:30pm at the Orcas Island High School Gym. $5 drop-in per class or $30 for an all-pass for any drop-in sport. Coordinated by Orcas Island Park and Recreation.
Tumbling/Acro
Tumbling/Acro meets Sundays from 4–5pm at the Orcas Island Public Schools Old Gym. Drop-in classes are $20, or save with a 5- or 10-class pass for $15 per class. Passes can be purchased through the Parks & Rec website or in person at the office (30 Pea Patch Lane, Eastsound, WA). Register here
The Hot Tomatoes Live
The Hot Tomatoes will be performing live at the Orcas Hotel Bar on Sunday, June 28, from 4-8pm. This first-come, first-served event invites guests to enjoy an evening of live music in a relaxed, welcoming setting at one of Orcas Island’s iconic venues.
Free Summer Concerts On the Village Green
Orcas Center is proud to present its annual Summer Concert Series on the Village Green, bringing free, live music to the heart of Eastsound. This vibrant outdoor series, supported in part by Joe & Maureen Brotherton and the Doe Bay team, features many artists from the Doe Bay Artist in Residence program. It celebrates community, […]
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary Dance meets Sundays from 10-11:15am, Tuesdays 10-11:15am, at the Orcas Center Dance Studio and Thursdays 5:15-6:45pm at Orcas Oddfellows. Drop-in classes are $20, or save with a 5- or 10-class pass for $15 per class. Passes can be purchased through the Parks & Rec website or in person at the office(30 Pea Patch Lane, […]
16+ Volleyball
Wednesdays and Sundays, 7:30-9:30pm, Old Gym Join adult volleyball players in the gym to learn volleyball and put your skills to the test in rounds of short games. New and experienced players are invited to join and play along. Friends or family members are welcome to watch in the stands. The gym opens at 7:30pm […]
Ukulele Kanikipila: Join the Musical Fun at Orcas Senior Center!
Experience the joy of making music at Ukulele Kanikipila, Hawaiian for “play music,” Mondays from 1 to 3 pm at Orcas Senior Center. This gathering is open to everyone with an interest in playing music for two hours each week. If you’re a player looking to dive into the world of ukulele playing, join Kathy […]
Molt Search Training
Friends of the San Juans is partnering with San Juan County Conservation Land Bank and WSG Crab Team to host a Molt Search Training on Orcas Island. Together, we’ll train volunteers to identify invasive crab molts, collect valuable scientific data, and help protect the Salish Sea through community science. Want to help protect Orcas Island’s […]
Baroque in Transition: The Treble Viol
Baroque in Transition: The Treble Viol will be presented on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5pm at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church, 107 Enchanted Forest Road in Eastsound. This program features Annalisa Pappano (treble viol), William Simms (baroque guitar), and Jeffrey Cohan (renaissance and baroque flutes) in a performance exploring the evolving musical landscape of […]
16+ Tango
Mondays 7:30-9:30pm, Oddfellows At the heart of Argentine Tango is connection – Connection with your partner, with music, and our bodies with the ground. For the past 15 years, I have gathered experience from some of the greatest Tango maestros around the world, and would love to share my experiences and background with you every […]
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Join the Senior Center for Chair Yoga, a soothing practice tailored for seniors and those with disabilities, held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. This gentle technique incorporates the use of a chair for support, enabling participants to explore balance poses without the concern of falling. Susie Frank, an Orcas resident of over […]
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary Dance meets Sundays from 10-11:15am, Tuesdays 10-11:15am, at the Orcas Center Dance Studio and Thursdays 5:15-6:45pm at Orcas Oddfellows. Drop-in classes are $20, or save with a 5- or 10-class pass for $15 per class. Passes can be purchased through the Parks & Rec website or in person at the office(30 Pea Patch Lane, […]
Move with Ease: Gentle Feldenkrais Classes with Andrea Preiss – Orcas Senior Center
Discover the power of mindful movement with Andrea Preiss, an experienced physical therapist, Feldenkrais practitioner, and therapeutic eurythmist. Join her for a gentle, seated movement class every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Orcas Senior Center. These sessions blend Feldenkrais and eurythmy techniques to support mobility, balance, stability, and even vision—ideal for all fitness levels. Please […]
Sound Bath Tuesdays at Orcas Senior Center
Join the Orcas Senior Center every Tuesday at 11am for a relaxing sound bath with crystal bowls. Sessions are guided by Andréia Henigson, founder of attune.you, a sound healing practice offering calming, restorative experiences for physical and emotional well‑being. Please bring a yoga mat and some comfort props such as a blanket or pillow. A […]
Mindful Tranquility with Julia Summers: Weekly Meditation Sessions at Orcas Senior Center
Julia Summers leads a weekly meditation group at Orcas Senior Center on Tuesdays at 1 pm. Regardless of prior experience, Julia extends a warm invitation to all, emphasizing inclusivity by operating the sessions on a donation basis. With open hearts, she embraces everyone, cultivating a community dedicated to the profound journey of self-discovery and tranquility. […]
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary Dance meets Sundays from 10-11:15am, Tuesdays 10-11:15am, at the Orcas Center Dance Studio and Thursdays 5:15-6:45pm at Orcas Oddfellows. Drop-in classes are $20, or save with a 5- or 10-class pass for $15 per class. Passes can be purchased through the Parks & Rec website or in person at the office(30 Pea Patch Lane, […]
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